Ulenni
Okandlovu

Awardee

Country

Zimbabwe

Ulenni Okandlovu promotes free expression through his artistic practice.

Themes
Indigenous rights
Gender equality
Free expression / Civil society
Reexamining history
Disciplines
Fashion
Media / Journalism
Music
Awards
SEED Award 2023

Profile

Ulenni Okandlovu is a freelance journalist, vocalist, cultural curator, and multidisciplinary artist based in Zimbabwe. Ulenni is the founder of Skeyi&Strobo Fabrik Party, Zimbabwe’s fast-growing art and design event and platform. He is also the co-founder and lead vocalist of an alternative music band, Bantu Spaceships. Ulenni has worked for a kids’ television show as an assistant editor and has collaborated with graffiti and mural collective, CaliGraph.Co, on several projects including the “Hanzvadzi, Umnawani”, a nationwide mural project in support of young girls and women.